Although Perry went down with an injury at Purdue Saturday, this surgery addresses a lingering pinky finger issue. Perry confirmed in a message to Eleven Warriors that he should be OK for the Illinois game on Nov. 16.

Depending on which joint was dislocating his rehab will go well into the offseason. People will assume this injury is absolutely no big deal, but it will affect him more than most would suspect. Your small finger is critical to having a good grip. The finger will be supported and likely buddied to the ring finger which will affect his grip and his dexterity. Controlling pain and swelling less than 2 weeks post op will be a chore. Heal well young man.

Burger plays MLB, Perry plays OLB. Guys like Trey Johnson and maybe Cam Williams would come in for Perry. Remember also that OSU's defense runs out of the nickel fairly frequently, and uses an extra DB rather than a 3rd LB.